Resident blames condo for health issues Jun 19, 2008
The smoke and inhalants leak into Parise s condo, forcing her to open all her windows and use an industrial fan in an attempt to breathe easier. But these methods have caused a drastic spike in her electric bills, which, in addition to medical expenses, has left her practically bankrupt. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Why Is My Dog Losing Hair? Jun 18, 2008
Fleas, Allergies, Inhalants, Mange, Stress Cause Hair Loss in Dogs ... Fleas, Allergies, Inhalants, Mange, Stress Cause Hair Loss in Dogs. (Suite101.com)
Rail cargo safety fight heats up Jun 4, 2008
At issue: toxic inhalants. The chemicals at the center of the debate are called toxic inhalants (TIH). (Yahoo News -- Consumer News)
Selectmen to press EPA May 15, 2008
To that end, Selectman Terra Friedrichs inquired about the possibility of inhalants emanating from the site and from any cleanup activity. Selectman Andrew Magee suggested that carbon air filters may be used when cleanup occurs, but Michelman assured that enough ambient air would be present to dilute any possible pollution released from remediation. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Teen Depression Worsened by Marijuana, Government Says May 11, 2008
People who go off on self-desructive binges are going to use whatever means available to "escape" - take away the weed and it could have very well been something destructive like huffing some readilly available inhalants. For all you know, weed could be the drug that saved her from going over the edge. (U.S. News & World Report)
Key Roadblock To Gene Expression Identified: Implications For AIDS May 10, 2008
19, 2007) Changes in the expression of genes may be the reason why people who abuse inhalants, such as spray paint or glue, quickly develop a tolerance, biologists have discovered. This is the first study to. (Science Daily)
Family copes with pain of son's OD May 2, 2008
The DEA reports that the number of Americans abusing prescription drugs is greater than the number of those abusing cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, Ecstasy and inhalants, combined. Prescription drug overdose gained national attention in January, when Oscar-nominated actor Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Inhaled insulin flops, but hope for inhaled meds Apr 14, 2008
Asthma has been treated with inhalants for decades, and inhaled drugs now under development include treatments for other pulmonary diseases, like cystic fibrosis or infections of the lung, as well as a faster-onset version of an existing migraine drug. This is a way to deliver high concentrations of medication to the target organ, said Kevin Corkery, senior director of the pulmonary business unit at Nektar Therapeutics, which last week abandoned its Exubera inhalable insulin program after... (MSNBC -- Health)
Sixth graders learn about drug abuse Apr 4, 2008
Deputy Sherriff Bob Kemp went on to cover a large spectrum of substances including alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, inhalants, and prescription drugs. Both officers stayed after the discussion for a question and answer period and to let the kids take a good look at the table of paraphernalia. (Attica Fountain County Neighbor, IN)
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9 percent, while use of inhalants, methamphetamine, steroids and cocaine were 3. 3 percent or less. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
DARE Second Phase program graduates class Mar 26, 2008
The goal is to eliminate or delay dramatically the use of tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, and inhalants. Lesson 1 - Getting Acquainted and the D.A.R.E. game, reacquaints students with the D.A.R.E. program. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Officer speaks on dangers of inhalant abuse Mar 20, 2008
I don t claim to know half of it, Williams said of the information about inhalants ... Williams, who appeared on the Today show among others to talk about inhalant abuse among teenagers, said the people who know about inhalants are the kids, whereas parents, teachers, doctors, nurses and even police officers and other emergency officials do not know about them ... Nine-, 10-, 11-, 12-, 13-, 14-, 15-[year-olds] are the ones most likely to abuse inhalants, Williams said. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Inhaled gas is no laughing matter Mar 20, 2008
Suffolk County police arrested Dr. Norman Rubin, of Shirley, on Wednesday afternoon and charged him with inhalation of hazardous inhalants, a misdemeanor. Police were called to Rubin's Smithtown office by a patient who found the dentist in apparent distress. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Court right to reject athletes' drug tests Mar 17, 2008
Instead, teens may actually be encouraged by the drug tests to switch to less-detectable substances, such as alcohol and inhalants. The state's highest court has spoken. (Seattle Times)
Tweens Favor Inhalants To Get High Mar 15, 2008
Study Shows Youngsters Use Inhalants As "Gateway" To Other Illicit Drugs ... (WebMD) A newly released federal government report points to an alarming trend - that preteens and young teens who use drugs chose inhalants as a "gateway" drug to other illicit drugs ... "Inhalants are everywhere in the house and garage, and parents often do not realize that the glue and paint are not being used for crafts or science projects," H. Westley Clark, MD says in a news release. (CBS News)
Inhalants Most Popular Drugs for Pre-Teens Mar 15, 2008
For kids on the brink of becoming teenagers, a high from inhalants seems to be the drug of choice. Inhalants can include , aerosol air fresheners, shoe polish, glue, gasoline, keyboard cleaners and lighter fluid, among others ... 1 million 12 to 17 year olds used inhalants to get high last year with another 600,000 who start to use annually. (InjuryBoard.com)
Parenting Forum at Nonnewaug Targets Drinking and Drug Use Mar 15, 2008
In 2002, the Drug and Alcohol Services Information System Report showed that 19 percent of adolescents who have used inhalants first used them under the age of 12 ... "Inhalants can be found under every kitchen counter, alcohol is available in the fridge, the garage or in the bar and prescription medications are available in the bathroom medicine cabinet." ... "We'll talk about things like sudden sniffing death syndrome, where kids who are under the influence of inhalants can die instantly.". (Voices, CT)
For Adolescents, Inhalants Are Drug of Choice Mar 15, 2008
THURSDAY, March 13 (HealthDay News) -- Inhalants are being used more often than marijuana or prescription painkillers by kids on the brink of being teenagers, a new government report shows ... 8 percent using inhalants, 4 percent trying marijuana, and 3 ... "Our data show that 1.1 million 12-to-17-year-olds acknowledge using inhalants last year," Dr. H. Westley Clark, director of the U.S. Center for Substance Abuse, said Thursday. (MEDLINEplus)
Smokeless perils Mar 4, 2008
The core TRACK program, which is directed at fifth-graders, focuses on rights and responsibilities, nicotine, alcohol, marijuana, inhalants, peer pressure and life choices. There also are presentations geared for kindergarteners through third graders, and for fourth graders. (Durango Herald)
Cops say 'huffing' dangerous Mar 1, 2008
Boeding said it is important for parents to be educated about the potential effects of inhalants. "They're more worried about methamphetamine; they're worried about marijuana," she said. (The Union Democrat)
Thankful for Dr. Morris Feb 25, 2008
I am hyper-immune allergic to foods, inhalants, molds, chemicals, etc. With Dr. Morris help and allergy treatment, I found particular allergens that, when treated, would stop my M.S. exacerbations. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Murrieta doctor arrested by FBI agents Feb 15, 2008
He said 6 million Americans now abuse prescription drugs, "more than the number abusing cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens and inhalants combined.". "Unfortunately, there are a few doctors such as Dr. Dreyer using their position of trust in our communities to prey on those who are vulnerable to the abuse of these drugs," Landrum said. (North County Times)
Fewer Oceanside students say they do drugs, drink Feb 13, 2008
In seventh grade, students reported alcohol use was down slightly -- from 32 percent in 2001 to 30 percent last year -- but the use of marijuana and inhalants showed a slight increase, from 12 percent to 13 percent for marijuana and from 13 percent to 16 percent for inhalants, the report shows. Tuesday's report was based on an anonymous survey conducted last year with students in grades five, seven, nine and 11. (North County Times)
Street narcotics taking a back seat to prescriptions Feb 7, 2008
Nearly 7 million Americans are abusing prescription drugs, which is more than the number abusing cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, Ecstasy and inhalants combined, according to federal statistics. That's also an 80 percent increase from 2000. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Millions of Young People Abuse Cough Medicines Jan 12, 2008
Medical News: Millions of Young People Abuse Cough Medicines - in Infectious Disease, Public Health from MedPage Today. Personalize Your Medical News. (MedPage Today)
Millions of young abusing cough medicine Jan 12, 2008
Slightly less than half also used inhalants or hallucinogens, such as LSD or Ecstasy, the agency said. The cough suppressant DXM is found in more than 140 cough and cold medications available without a prescription. (Yahoo News)
Bucs have a line of credit Jan 6, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Patrick picks Superior Court nominee Dec 29, 2007
BOSTON Man charged with illegal sale of inhalants A Dorchester man was arrested yesterday for allegedly selling illegal inhalants out of the adult video store where he worked. Hammond Dawn, 30, was charged with drug possession and intent to distribute within a school zone after undercover officers recovered bottles of inhalants and a bag of marijuana, police said ... Police received a complaint that inhalants were being sold out of the adult video store on Stuart Street. (Boston Globe)
DARE responds to new trends in teen drug use Dec 14, 2007
News The gateway drugs of choice used to be tobacco, marijuana, alcohol and inhalants ... net The gateway drugs of choice used to be tobacco, marijuana, alcohol and inhalants ... The gateway drugs of choice used to be tobacco, marijuana, alcohol and inhalants. (The Examiner)
Somerset County students less likely to use hard drugs Dec 13, 2007
There is a negative, but not statistically significant five-year trend in increased past 30-day use of binge drinking, smokeless tobacco, inhalants, cocaine and hallucinogens. When compared to the rest of the state, local youth have statistically significantly higher lifetime use of alcohol, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and inhalants ... When compared to the rest of the state, local youth have significantly more past 30-day use of binge drinking and smokeless tobacco and a higher percentage use... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
One in seven under-13s have tried cannabis Nov 23, 2007
The number of young British children in treatment, mainly for using cannabis or sniffing inhalants, has grown threefold from 797 in 2000. The European report says a main factor in the crisis is children growing up in the families of Britain's 330,000 problem drug users: "Research found that at the age of 15, young people whose parents had used drugs during the previous year were more than twice as likely to have used drugs than those whose parents had not used drugs," it reported, adding that... (Guardian Unlimited)
Teen Inhalant Abuse: What's In The Can? Nov 16, 2007
Experts estimate that almost one out of six eighth-graders have abused inhalants. In response to recent deaths, some manufacturers are now putting warnings on their cans, but Falcon Safety Products has gone a step further and actually changed their formula. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Ripon dedicates wall honoring troops past, present Nov 11, 2007
The museum features binders full of newspaper articles and other documents, uniforms, medals, photos and memorabilia ranging from a mess tin to U.S.-issued "anti-pain pills" and a box of ammonia inhalants. "We don't have the Smithsonian, but this is something the community can be proud of," said John Mangelos, president and founder of the city's historical society who spearheaded the drive to build the museum in a former City Hall building. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Lose the drinking games, locals urge Fred Meyer Nov 11, 2007
Card Them wrote on Nov 9, 2007 4:01 PM:" This is probably a repeat, but maybe there should be an over 21 year age restriction on these type of games like over 18 spray paint and other possible inhalants. Where they have to show ID. I am not saying I think it would help but it would make them a little harder to get. It is too bad that these groups don't help more. The kids that need help don't usually join and don't think they need help. Good luck Brian. ". Hey WakeUP wrote on Nov 9, 2007 4:11... (Longview Daily News, WA)
One Third of Hit Songs Mention Alcohol, Drug Use Nov 9, 2007
They also named the substances which included alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, prescription drugs, inhalants, hallucinogens, and substances of unknown origin. "If someone says, 'I had one of those pills,' and you don't really know what that was, we call that non-specific," Primack explained in an interview. (MEDLINEplus)
Spotting drug use at work Nov 3, 2007
Inhalants Residue around mouth or nose, odor, disoriented, bloodshot watery eyes. Marijuana Red eyes, odor, relaxed inhibitions, increased appetite, impaired perception. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
New report shows teen drug use at UDHS Oct 31, 2007
Illicit drugs in the study were defined as inhalants, cocaine, crack, hallucinogens, steroids, methamphetamine and ecstasy. "We are not the only district with these numbers but we are willing to put it out there and do something about it," Schuler said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Inhaler Eased Lung Problems in 9/11 Workers Oct 26, 2007
And, if there is any chance of exposure to toxic inhalants, he added, start taking ICS as soon as possible. "Prezant's study suggests that if you don't have a mask that you have complete confidence in, you should still use the inhaler, because particles can still get through and cause symptoms," he said. (MEDLINEplus)
A Day in the Life of U.S. Teens: Thousands Do Drugs Oct 20, 2007
Nearly 50,000 used inhalants, 27,000 used hallucinogens, 13,000 used cocaine and 3,800 used heroin, SAMHSA said in its report. "In the United States in 2006, one third of adolescents aged 12 to 17 drank alcohol in the past year, one fifth used an illicit drug and one sixth smoked," the report reads. (MEDLINEplus)
On any given day, half a million teens get high Oct 19, 2007
Nearly 50,000 used inhalants, 27,000 used hallucinogens, 13,000 used cocaine and 3,800 used heroin, SAMHSA said in its report. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
I want to know Oct 19, 2007
Impairment means driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, inhalants, or a combination of all three ... When a person is under the influence of alcohol, inhalants or other drugs, the substance often interferes with the portion of the brain responsible for the movement of the eyes. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Study details local habits Oct 19, 2007
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TeamUp to compare kids, adults attitudes on risky behaviors Oct 18, 2007
Parents will realize in most cases that while they are talking to their kids about alcohol and tobacco, they have talked to them less about inhalants. Hillier continued, This will lead to strategies to help parents and kids make healthy choices and have a better perception on where they may need more information. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Smoking is on the rise at Needham High School Oct 18, 2007
In middle school, for example, 13 percent of seventh- and eighth-graders reported using inhalants, such as glue or solvents, to get high. The average rate of inhalant in nearby communities is 8 percent. (Needham Tab, MA)
"Huffing" Tied to Teen Suicidal Tendencies Oct 18, 2007
"Even when holding other drug use and emotional problems constant, inhalants still emerged as a strong correlate of suicidal tendencies," Dr. Stacey Freedenthal, at the University of Denver, Colorado, told Reuters Health ... Specifically, suicidal thinking or attempts were reported by 40 percent of the girls who had not used inhalants, but by 61 percent who had tried inhalants ... Among boys, 14 percent of non-inhalant users, 26 percent of the inhalant users, and 59 percent of those dependent on... (MEDLINEplus)
Tolerance to inhalants may be caused by changes in gene expression Oct 18, 2007
AUSTIN, Texas--Changes in the expression of genes may be the reason why people who abuse inhalants, such as spray paint or glue, quickly develop a tolerance, biologists at The University of Texas at Austin have discovered. The team, led by graduate student Yan Wang, used the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster as a model system to determine how the nervous system becomes tolerant to sedation with organic solvent inhalants ... Because the effects of organic solvent inhalants and alcohol on animals... (EurekAlert!)
1000 evacuated after train derailment, fire Oct 11, 2007
He said eight cars carried potentially hazardous materials, but not toxic inhalants. Most of the material was ethanol, but one tank car carried liquefied petroleum gas, he said. (Tribune Chronicle)
Dusting a deadly way to get high Oct 11, 2007
Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy Ray White, who has been teaching DARE at East Middle School for the past eight years, said he has added dusting to his discussion of inhalants. "I haven't seen anything like this," White said, "but they are warned about it in classes and when we talk about it in our inhalants lesson, they think it's stupid. They say, 'Why would somebody want to do that?'" ... Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy Audrey Armstrong who has taught DARE to fifth-graders for nearly 17 years... (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
Yale parties falling short of their huge potential Oct 6, 2007
Oh, and inhalants too. The standard Yale party involves a fair amount of dancing. (Yale Herald, CT)
SR drug bust nets $168,000 Sep 27, 2007
Prescription drug abuse and teen use of inhalants are also major problems, Crain said. Sheriff J.B. King said the prescription drug Fentanyl has become an increasing cause of death. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
Illegal drug use rising among Hispanic teens Sep 25, 2007
Higher percentages of Hispanic eighth-graders also used inhalants, cocaine and methamphetamine, followed by their white and black counterparts, the report said. The report, which did not mention Asians, partly blamed Hispanics' adoption of American cultural and lifestyle habits, called acculturation; acculturated Hispanics were almost 13 times as likely to report using illegal drugs as non-acculturated Hispanics, the report said. (MSNBC -- Race)
Spinning a failed war on drugs Sep 24, 2007
For example, among 14- to 15-year-olds, past-month use of deadly inhalants (glues, spray paints and solvents) rose significantly, as did past-month use of sedatives. This raises the disturbing possibility that scare campaigns focused on marijuana are driving kids to try drugs that are far more dangerous. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Torrance Judge Works to Set Up Drug Court Sep 21, 2007
" For that reason, Jones is working to implement a DWI Drug Court on the magistrate level for Torrance County. The state Supreme Court mandated in 2003 that every county implement a drug court by 2011. Drug court is designed to reduce repeat offenders and substance abuse while increasing the offender's likelihood of successful rehabilitation. The four basic types of drug court include DWI, adult, juvenile and family dependency. Jones' staff is already working to create an adult drug court for... (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
Wendy's ad sparks complaints on inhalant use Sep 20, 2007
DUBLIN, Ohio - Hamburger chain is getting complaints that its TV commercial showing floating customers who apparently inhaled helium sends the wrong message to children about inhalants ... Harvey Weiss, director of the National Inhalant Prevention Council, a Texas organization that works to discourage the practice of "huffing" inhalants to get high, said the ad can give kids "inappropriate ideas." ... About 20 people contacted Weiss to complain about the ad, including a woman in Pennsylvania... (Boston Globe)
Drug Expert Spotted Use By Ex-Buc Sep 15, 2007
" Boston's Traffic Stop On Aug. 23, Boston was seen in a sport utility vehicle weaving in traffic before he finally stopped at a traffic light. Then, with the engine still running, he fell asleep or passed out at the wheel, Pinellas Park police reports say. After he woke up, Boston was asked to perform a field sobriety test. Boston failed to walk heel-to-toe and lost his balance, reports say. He also swayed when asked to stand on one leg, reports say. After he complained about some sports... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Survey From The Partnership and MetLife Foundation Reveals Important Role Today's Grandparents Play in Teens' Lives Sep 10, 2007
"The number of frequent discussions between parents and teens about the risks of drug abuse has decreased significantly, at a time when teens are faced with new threats like the intentional abuse of medicines and inhalants. Grandparents are distinctly positioned to help parents raise healthy children by helping initiate some of those conversations." The survey further showed a majority of grandparents (56 percent) reported already having had a discussion about drugs with their oldest grandchild... (PR Newswire)
Lab Analysis Allows Boston DUI Case To Move Forward Sep 7, 2007
" Boston, who is facing a misdemeanor DUI charge, had said the analysts wouldn't find anything in his urine sample. Boston finished Thursday's practice at One Buc Place and appeared to be learning of the news as he left the field with a team official. He initially had no comment, but later issued a statement through the team. "All I am able to say at this time is that I have done nothing wrong; I was not impaired. I have assured, and will continue to assure, the Buccaneers that I have done... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
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Drug Talk Best Before Middle School Aug 28, 2007
"Tell them flat out that you do not want them using drugs" -- not illegal drugs, prescription drugs, or over-the-counter drugs, such as cough medicine or inhalants. "Parents also need to know that prescription drugs are taking over for marijuana with teenagers today and they are getting these drugs from their parents," Clarke warned. (MEDLINEplus)
Read more. . Aug 24, 2007
The 24 risk-taking behaviors are alcohol use, binge drinking, smoking, smokeless tobacco, inhalants, marijuana, other illicit drugs, drinking and driving, riding with a driver who has been drinking, sexual intercourse, shoplifting, vandalism, trouble with police, hitting someone, hurting someone, use of a weapon, group fighting, carrying a weapon for protection, threatening physical harm, skipping school, gambling, eating disorders, depression and attempted suicided. The average number of... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
District updating policies on cell phones, PDAs, discipline Aug 22, 2007
It prohibits, for instance, the use, possession or distribution at school or during school activities of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, anabolic steroids (not administered under a physician's care), prescription drugs which have not been prescribed for the student, most inhalants, counterfeit drugs and drug paraphernalia. The section prohibits students from possessing weapons at school (including in their lockers, desks, clothing, backpacks or autos). (Carmi Times, IL)
Dying Before Our Eyes: Methamphetamine, the craze that won't go away Aug 5, 2007
7 million had used inhalants and 11. 5 million had tried ecstasy. (North County Times)
Does Your Co-Worker Get High? Jul 17, 2007
Illegal drugs were defined in the survey as use of marijuana/hashish, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, or inhalants, or prescription psychotherapeutics used non-medicinally. Heavy alcohol use was defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion on five or more days in the past 30 days. (Click2Houston, TX)
Prince George School Board revises student substance abuse policy Jul 11, 2007
Previous punishments for the first possession of alcohol, controlled substances, illegal drugs or inhalants was 20 days suspension that could be reduced to 15 days upon successful completion of a substance abuse program. The case also could be referred for further punishment. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Makers of aerosol cleaners reformulate to fight huffing Jul 9, 2007
" Culp has dedicated herself to educating legislators, introducing prevention programs in schools and getting "Aaron's law" passed in Wisconsin. As is the case with a similar law in Minnesota, Aaron's law makes it illegal to knowingly abuse inhalants or to sell aerosol chemicals to minors in Wisconsin. As a tribute to her son, Culp still buys newspaper ads three times a year that contain his photo, the story of his death and a warning about product inhalation. At the time "we knew nothing about... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
